Abuse, misuse, mistreat, maltreat, ill-treat and outrage all denote to use or treat a person or thing improperly or wrongfully.
Category: Synonyms
Abstracted vs Preoccupied vs Absent vs Absentminded vs Distraught
Abstracted, preoccupied, absent, absentminded and distraught all are comparable when they mean inattentive to what presently claims or demands consideration. Abstracted implies absorption of the mind in something other than one's surroundings, and often suggests reflection on weighty matters. Then he sat and thought . . . in the concentrated, abstracted way he has . […]
Abstract vs Ideal vs Transcendent vs Transcendental
Abstract, ideal, transcendent and transcendental all are closely analogous rather than synonymous terms. The difference in meaning between abstract and ideal is not apparent when they are applied to things which are admirable in actuality as well as in idea, as a virtue or a desirable quality or attribute. abstract (or ideal) justice ideal (or […]
Abscess vs Boil vs Furuncle vs Carbuncle vs Pimple vs Pustule
Abscess, boil, furuncle, carbuncle, pimple and pustule all denote a localized swollen area of infection containing pus. Abscess is the most general term, applying to a collection of pus surrounded by inflammation whether in the skin or in the substance of a part or organ and whether discharging through an opening or fistula or being […]
Acrimony vs Acerbity vs Asperity
Acrimony, acerbity, asperity all agree in denoting temper or language marked by irritation or some degree of anger or resentment.
Acquirement vs Acquisition vs Attainment vs Accomplishment
Acquirement, acquisition, attainment and accomplishment all mean a power or skill won through exertion or effort.
Acknowledge vs Admit vs Own vs Avow vs Confess
Acknowledge, admit, own, avow and confess all mean to disclose against one's will or inclination.
Accuse vs Charge vs Indict vs Impeach
Accuse, charge, indict, impeach all mean to declare a person guilty of a fault or offense.
Accompany vs Attend vs Escort
Accompany, attend and escort all mean to go along with.
Accidental vs Incidental vs Adventitious
Accidental, incidental and adventitious all mean not being part of the real or essential nature of something.
Accidental vs Fortuitous vs Casual vs Contingent
Accidental, fortuitous, casual and contingent all mean happening by chance.
Abuse vs Vituperation vs Invective vs Obloquy vs Scurrility vs Billingsgate
Abuse, vituperation, invective, obloquy, scurrility and billingsgate all mean vehemently expressed condemnation or disapproval.